Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Thursday, 24^th December 2020

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: A. Kitching (Chair), K. Adams & C. Ferguson

Officials: Dr C Welch (Vet), L. Smyth (Judge), C. Scrivens (Starter), R. Fedricks & J. Pedofski (Samples), B. Skurrie (Lure)

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE NOVICE (1) 520m

1 Hara's Fern – collided with another runner and was checked at the first turn.

2 Shian Holly – bumped by another runner over the concluding stages.

3 Strike It Lucky – bumped another runner and was checked leaving the back straight.

4 Dynamite Cyndie – quick to begin.

5 Hyacinthus – bumped another runner and was checked leaving the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

6 Big Boy Benji – bumped another runner and was hampered approaching the first turn.

7 Doc Smeethy – collided with another runner and was checked at the first turn.

8 Withcott Wonder – bumped another runner and was hampered approaching the first turn. Collided with another runner and was checked at the first turn.

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (2) 520m

1 Smart Lilly – quick to begin.

2 Maywyn A Cracker – bumped another runner at the start. Bumped by another runner through the second turn.

4 Blazin' Ben – bumped another runner at the start. Tightened for room and hampered out of the first turn.

5 Shaka Rock – quick to begin. Shifted in and bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

7 My Psychiatrist – shifted out and bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

9(3) Werina By Chance – began awkwardly. Bumped another runner at the start. Bumped the rail, shifted out and bumped another runner through the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 3 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MA5 520m

1 Bago Bluff – bumped another runner at the start. Bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

2 Banjo's Issue – bumped another runner at the start. Tightened for room and checked shortly after. Tightened for room over the concluding stages.

3 Amby's Dream – bumped another runner at the start. Bumped another runner out of the second turn.

4 Are Jay Junior – bumped another runner shortly after the start. Tightened for room and checked in across heels at the first turn. Bumped another runner out of the second turn.

6 Positive Gearing – bumped another runner at the start. Tightened for room and checked at the first turn.

7 Clocked – bumped another runner at the first turn.

8 Brooklyn Miss – bumped another runner at the first turn. Bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

Race 4 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 600m

1 Blue Bandana – quick to begin.

4 Maggie Moo Moo – shifted out and bumped another runner at the start. Bumped another runner in the front straight (2^nd occasion).

5 Floral Lace – tightened for room and hampered at the start.

6 Marseille – bumped another runner in the front straight (2^nd occasion). A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

7 Never Sweeter – bumped by another runner and was checked at the start. Tightened for room and hampered out of the back straight.

Race 5 - TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY GRADE 5 (1) 520m

1 Hopeful Lash – collided with another runner at the first turn and was checked.

2 More Than Magic – bumped another runner shortly after the start. Collided with another runner at the first turn and was checked.

3 Farmor Watchers – checked in across heels shortly after the start.

4 Lottie's Beach – had its heels contacted by another runner at the first turn and was checked.

5 Cyclone Arrow – tightened for room and fell at the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound had sustained an injury to the neck and was subsequently stood down for a period of 7 days.

6 Dynamic Bill – bumped another runner at the first turn and was hampered.

Race 6 - TAB MIDDLE DISTANCE CHALLENGE FINAL OPEN 600m

1 See Them Try – tightened for room, checked out and collided with another runner shortly after the start.

2 Shakey Diesel – tightened for room and was checked shortly after the start. Tightened for room and hampered through the second turn.

3 Let's Go Ozzi – collided with another runner in the back straight.

4 Javens – collided with another runner and was checked through the first turn.

5 Frieda Las Vegas – collided with another runner in the back straight.

7 Aristocratic Gal – collided with another runner and was checked through the first turn.

8 Tony's Rescue – slow away. Collided with another runner, was checked and forced wide through the first turn.

Race 7 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MIXED 4/5 520m

1 Hara's Olaf – bumped another runner on entering the front straight.

2 Mayoress – quick to begin.

3 Copy Workshop – collided with another runner and was checked at the start. Bumped another runner and was checked shortly after. Tightened for room and checked leaving the back straight.

4 Mrs. Sing – collided with another runner and was checked at the start. Bumped another runner and was checked shortly after. Collided with another runner and was forced wide at the first turn.

5 Paw It On – slow to begin. Bumped another runner on entering the front straight.

6 Xella Angel – Collided with another runner shortly after the start. Tightened for room and hampered at the first turn. Checked out across heels shortly after.

7 What A Debacle – Collided with another runner shortly after the start.

Race 8 - TAB CHRISTMAS STOCKING FINAL GRADE 5 520m

2 Coast Guard – slow to begin. Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. Bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

3 Mitchell Street – quick to begin.

4 Sky's The Limit – bumped another runner through the first turn.

5 Magic Miss – checked in across heels shortly after the start. Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. Bumped another runner on entering the front straight.

6 Werina Express – bumped another runner and was hampered at the first turn. Bumped another runner through the first turn. Bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

8 Stormy Shari – bumped another runner on entering the front straight.

Race 9 - MOTORHUB BEST 8 520m

2 It Ain't Billy – began awkwardly and lost ground. Improved onto heels through the turn into the front straight and checked out across heels. 

4 Cheap Wine – quick to begin. When questioned regarding the performance, Trainer K. Macintosh stated that he was very surprised at tonight’s improved performance and added that he felt the greyhound races well when securing an easy lead. Mr Macintosh commented that the greyhound had a minor back strain following its run at Capalaba on 6 December 2020 which resulted in a 10-day spell prior to running its previous best time on 21 December 2020. Mr Macintosh added further that he did not support the greyhound in tonight’s event however, is expecting a strong performance on 28 December 2020 at Albion Park over the 600m. Samples were collected from the greyhound and Mr Macintosh’s comments were noted by Stewards.

Race 10 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 520m

1 Cribb Island Gal – quick to begin.

2 In And Out – collided with another runner shortly after the start. Checked out across heels at the first turn. Had its heels contacted by another runner out of the back straight and was hampered.

3 Lucky Duke – tightened for room and checked shortly after the start. Collided with another runner and was checked through the first turn.

4 Terror Turtle – contacted another runner heels and was hampered leaving the back straight.

6 Happy Hornet – collided with another runner shortly after the start. Improved onto heels at the first turn and was hampered. Checked out across heels leaving the back straight.

7 Scraping By – quick to begin. Checked in across heels at the first turn.

10(5) Ritza Dot – collided with another runner and was checked shortly after the start. Collided with another runner and was checked through the first turn.

Race 11 - ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND GRADE 5 (3) 520m

1 Regal Rocky – collided with another runner approaching the first turn and was checked.

2 Maywyn Ulysses – checked out across heels at the first turn and bumped another runner.

3 Easy Al – collided with another runner approaching the first turn and was checked.

4 Gloves Back On – bumped another runner at the first turn.

5 Oodles Of Noodle – quick to begin. Tightened for room and hampered through the second turn.

6 Smart Cha Cha – bumped another runner at the first turn.

7 Aerobic Tank – forced wide at the first turn by another runner.

Race 12 - ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB GRADE 5 (4) 520m

1 Magical Revival – collided with another runner on entering the front straight and was checked. Bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

3 Truthiness – checked in across heels through the turn into the front straight and bumped another runner. Bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

4 Rattle The Gate – tightened for room and hampered. Bumped by another runner through the turn into the front straight. Collided with another runner on entering the front straight and was checked. Bumped another runner over the concluding stages.

6 Wynnum Star – had its heels contacted by another runner and fell at the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound had sustained an injury to the neck and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

8 Robell Ronny – contacted another runners heels at the first turn and was severely checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound had sustained an injury to near foreleg and was subsequently stood down for a period of 7 days.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)		All winners + Hyacinthus.
Sample (Pre-race)		My Psychiatrist, Brooklyn Miss, Flying Yuna, Tribal Magic, See Them Try, Mayoress, Coast Guard, Cheap Wine, Cribb Island Gal, Aerobic Tank, Yoda I Am.
Scratchings		R2 Robell Milly – Ineligible, won novice 21/12. R10 Typhoon Sammy – Injury, nearside Sammy.
Injuries		R5 Cyclone Arrow – neck strain, 7 days. R12 Robell Ronny – off foreleg, 7 days. R12 Wynnum Star – neck strain, 7 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R1 Hyacinthus – 124 days. Returning from injury, off calf muscle.
	This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.